Wrongful and unfair dismissal for businesses

We advise employers facing legal action from employees who claim they have been dismissed without being given proper notice, or following a decision by the employer that the employee claims was not legally justified. We provide advice on all of the key issues facing employers in these scenarios and help protect businesses and organisations from financial and reputational risk.

We advise a wide range of employers (London based, national and multi-national) when they are faced with claims for:

• wrongful dismissal
• unfair dismissal (including constructive dismissal)

Experience has shown us that as an employer, you’ll be far better off if you seek expert legal advice as soon as you receive a claim form. It allows you to properly assess the claim and file a defence in good time, avoiding any oversights or inconsistencies that may ultimately count against you.

We assess the strength of a claim as soon as possible and if you have a strong defence, we’ll use it to its full potential and gain every advantage from it. We understand that sometimes defending a claim will be a matter of principle. Equally, we recognise that employers appreciate a commercial perspective and can benefit greatly from a speedy resolution to a dispute. 

We’re always realistic and if we’ll identify any weaknesses in your position at an early stage. This will allow you to deal with a claim in the most effective way and take an informed view on any negotiations or settlement.

Employers should consider the benefits of insuring against the risk of such claims in the future, if they do not already have insurance. Our Employment Risk Solutions product allows you to do so for an annual premium.

We are one of a relatively small number of employment law teams that is highly recommended in The Legal 500 (2023).